Kingsknowe Cottage in Selkirkshire | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About Kingsknowe Cottage

Welcome to Kingsknowe Cottage, a stylish retreat nestled on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Melrose, perfect for both romantic getaways and family holidays. This charming accommodation sleeps up to 5 guests in its 3 well-appointed bedrooms and boasts a fantastic private hot tub for your relaxation.

The cottage features a spacious lounge with Smart TV and Bluetooth sound bar, a dining area with garden views, and a well-equipped kitchen.

The sun room offers additional space for dining and relaxation, with direct access to the enclosed garden.

Outside, the mature wrap-around gardens provide the perfect setting for al fresco dining and stargazing, while the sheltered hot tub invites you to unwind after a day of exploring the beautiful local area. With secured bike storage and private driveway parking, Kingsknowe Cottage ensures a comfortable and convenient stay.

Whether you're looking to enjoy the nearby walking and biking routes, explore historic sites, or take a short train ride to Edinburgh, this cottage serves as an ideal base for all your adventures.

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Need To Know

✔Downstairs bedroom
✔Downstairs bathroom
✔Enclosed garden / patio
✔Hot tub
✔Internet access
✔Pub within 1 mile
✔Shop within 1 mile
✔Fishing on site / nearby
✔Romantic
✔Family friendly
✔Decorated for Christmas
✔Cottage

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What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored the comfort and cleanliness of Kingsknowe Cottage, frequently highlighting the well-equipped nature of the property. The cottage's location was also appreciated, offering easy access to local amenities and serving as a tranquil base for exploring the area. The thoughtful touches, such as the electric blanket and the provision of dog treats, made stays especially memorable.

Getting there

To get to Kingsknowe Cottage, if travelling by rail, the nearest stations are Tweedbank and Galashiels, with direct train services to Edinburgh. By road, the property is accessible via the A7, which connects to the main motorway network, providing easy access to the Scottish Borders and beyond.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	1.5 miles	TD1 3AS
Train station	1.2 miles	TD1 3HE
Pub	0.2 miles	TD1 3JN
Dog walk	0.5 miles	TD1 3JX
Supermarket	1.4 miles	TD1 3AP
Indian takeaway	Spice House - 1.5 miles	TD1 3AS
Chinese takeaway	Golden Sea - 1.5 miles	TD1 3AS
Italian takeaway	Giacopazzi's - 1.5 miles	TD1 3AS

For families with Kids

The area around the postcode is great for families with children, offering outdoor activities like walking and biking trails. The enclosed garden at the property provides a safe space for children to play, and nearby attractions such as the Glentress Forest are perfect for family adventures.

Is Kingsknowe Cottage A good location for couples?

This destination is ideal for couples seeking a romantic retreat. Nearby, couples can enjoy romantic walks along the river Tweed or visit historic sites like Melrose Abbey for a memorable day out.

Dining and Cafes

Closest to the cottage, you can enjoy a meal at the King's Arms Hotel (TD1 3JN) or savor Italian cuisine at Monte Cassino (01896 820 082). For a coffee break, pop into Quins (01896 758 377), all within easy reach.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find restaurants, traditional bars, and cocktail bars, offering a variety of dining options for every taste.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation features a spacious and fantastic open fronted sheltered hot tub, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. Bathrobes are provided for your convenience.

Is this property pet-friendly?

Yes, the property welcomes up to 2 dogs. The garden is fully enclosed, making it a safe space for your pets to enjoy. Please note that there is a charge for bringing pets.

Are there any nearby places to eat?

Yes, the property is just a short walk away from a range of restaurants, including those with traditional bars and cocktail bars, offering a variety of dining options.

Is there parking available at the property?

Yes, there is ample off-road parking available at the property. The private driveway is enclosed, providing secure parking for your vehicle.

Can I access the internet during my stay?

Yes, the property is equipped with internet access, allowing you to stay connected during your holiday.

Are there any family-friendly features?

Yes, the property is family-friendly, offering a travel cot and highchair available upon request. The enclosed garden provides a safe outdoor space for children to play.

Kingsknowe Cottage Reviews

Mei

A comfortable and warm home close to Galashiels with a luxurious hot tub. Located only 1 hour away from Edinburgh and a great base to explore the local area. A lovely welcome pack was provided for us to enjoy, thank you. This house was clean, and had plenty of space for a family of 4 and a dog to relax.

Jamie

Would highly recommend visiting this property. Hot tub is massive and is excellent after a day of walking. The local shops & pubs are about a 25 minute walk away.

Leslie

The photo's did not do this property justice, The place was very nice in a nice location we loved our stay there. The only problems we had were we could not get the shower to only have water coming out of one head nor could we adjust the temp but we made do. also we could not get the dishwasher to work we got some salt and rinse aid as the lights oRead moren the front said they had both run out but even after filling both it still did not work. None of the above would stop us renting this again. Hide

siniya

Overall the cottage was very nice for a family holiday, it was very clean and well maintained.

Johnathan

We had a great week staying at Kingsknowe, it is a really good location for exploring and days out. Nearby Melrose is lovely, plenty of places to eat and drink. Galashiels is also on the doorstep and has supermarkets, cinema etc The house was very clean, it had plenty of space, sofas was really well equipped. The hot tub is huge and great that its Read morecovered. Worth noting that the house is close to a main road, which may bother some people but we were fine with that. Hide

Muhammad Ilyaas

Excellent location, quiet, clean and comfortable.

Grace

Very comfortable and clean. Well situated for exploring the Borders area. A welcome selection of basic provisions awaited us. With a helpful book of instructions and tips for visits.

Ian

Comfortable well equipped property. Welcome pack was very good. Centrally situated for exploring the Borders.

Lucy

This is a lovely clean house and the hot tub was amazing! When you arrive you have a very good welcome pack which means you dont have to worry about getting to the shops on the first night, we drove 6 hours so that was amazing. Would definitely go back.

James

Lovely long weekend in a lovely house. Very impressed with how well appointed the property was. It had everything you could ever need and everything looked brand new. Nice selection of goodies on arrival - from bread t tablet & Prosecco - even dog treats. The hot tub was lovely - nice and private, plenty of towels & robes. Loved the lighting and blRead moreuetooth. Every room was spotless. Loads of lovely walks within a short distance - Melrose, Harestanes & Jedburgh worth a visit. Hide

Ailsa

This is the second time we have stayed at this property, this time joined by family. Once again thoroughly enjoyed it. Property is in a really good location and offers excellent value for money.

Andrew

Great stay! We would definitely come back. Very well equipped and clean. The welcome pack was a lovely touch

Diane

Had a really comfortable stay here. The best equipped self catering accommodation we have stayed in and maintained to a really high standard. The very generous welcome pack and thoughtful touches for our dog were really appreciated. Made good use of the huge hot tub. The information pack which included what was dog friendly or not round about reallRead morey helped us make the most of our short break. I would mention that this is not a cottage however, it is a detached house in a modern estate. Hide

Ewelina

The house is wonderful, well organized, we really want to come again, we highly recommend it to our friends

Yvette

A comfy warm, well equipped cottage beautifully decorated for Christmas

Lorna-ann

Stayed several times and its lovely. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. Easy to get to without a car but also not right in the busy part of Galashiels so its quiet. Electric blanket was a welcome addition.

Carol

We had a lovely time at Kingsknowe cottage, it was exceptionally clean and had everything we needed. The Welcome Pack was brilliant to receive, especially after such a long journey, it was very generous. We were warm and comfortable, it felt like home from home. We used the local trainline from Tweedbank to travel to Edinburgh a few times. We thougRead moreht the cottage was perfectly placed as a good base to visit the coast and towns. The hot tub was amazing and was used every day. Thank you. Hide

Alan

Lovely well presented place to sit back and relax for a week. Great location for the local area with easy access to both rural areas and the benefits of amenities 5 minutes away. The supply of the basics and the lovely teacakes and biscuits was a special touch. Thoroughly recommend a stay here.

Laurelle

I found the mattress sagged a bit in the middle but very clean

Pauline

A beautiful, comfortable home from home with everything you need, including a very generous welcome pack. Owners have furnished the house with quality items instead of cheap alternatives.

Angela

The owners have really gone the extra mile in this holiday home. A wonderful welcome pack on our arrival and a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need and even dishwasher tablets. The hot tub is the best I've seen. A truly wonderful home and perfectly situated to explore tge Scottish Borders.

Robert

Thank you, the welcome pack was gratefully received and the property had everything we needed. Was very quiet and relaxing.

Heather

Lovely clean and well equipped cottage. Only down side the busy road at the back of the property.

Lorna-ann

Another great stay! Everything you need even eggs milk and bread! Close to a bus if you want to explore and theres a hotel down the road or plenty of delivery options if you cant be bothered cooking although there is a well stocked kitchen if you like to prepare meals. Hot tub is huge! Place has always been very clean. Ill certainly be back again n

Janet

We've just had a fantastic little holiday at this lovely cottage. It was a family break for my 60th birthday and so there were 5 adults, my 13 month old grandson and a pug dog. The cottage easily accommodated us all comfortably. The accommodation was spotless and the owners had added a lovely welcome pack of essentials as well as some luxuries for our arrival. The hottub is fantastic and was used daily after being out all day. Loved that the owners seemed to have thought of everything, 5

Stuart

Lovely house and very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Great to have an enclosed garden for the dog and the hot tub was lovely. Ideally located on the outskirts of Galashiels meant very easy access to the town by walking or driving and easy to get on the main road to the other border towns as well. A lovely relaxing stay and t he house was immaculately clean on our arrival. I would highly recommend as a base to explore the borders area.

malcom

This was a well laid out and comfortable place to stay. Fully equipped with everything you need for to be a home from home.

Caroline

Brilliant !!! Highly recommend. Owners have thought of everything. Even a wee welcome pack...lovely touch. Going to book again for next year

Ailsa

Had a lovely relaxing stay here,very clean cosy and well equipt property. Had some lovely snowy walks with my dog and partner. Made full use of the hot tub,every day. Just what we needed to recharge our batteries. Would definately stay here again

Marian

Lovely cottage

Derrick

Great place to stay, location is ideal for visiting neighbouring Melrose and beyond. Welcome pack Inc milk and bread was a nice touch and much appreciated. Hot tub was great and ideal for unwinding after a walk. Hosts were available if needed but thankfully everything went smoothly and no complaints whatsoever, indeed we are considering returning i n the future. Beds were clean and comfy with electric blanket and extra blankets in all rooms if.required as well as heaters. Well worth a visit

Michelle

Had a wonderful break here.The property was so warm and cosy and had everything we needed for our Christmas break. It is in a really convenient place with walks on the doorstep and shops close by. We even saw deer in the field at the end of the road. Would most definitely recommend staying here if you need to rest and recharge. The hot tub was amaz ing and an added touch of luxury at the end of the day. The welcome pack was great .The chocolates and prosecco went down well. 5 stars from us.

Clare

A fabulous base to explore the local area. The cottage was clean, spacious and very well equipped, the welcome pack on arrival was a lovely touch. Our dog loved the garden and we enjoyed having the large and comfortable hot tub to relax in after a few long walks. There are two stations nearby, Galashiels and Tweedbank where you can get the train to Edinburgh in less than an hour. I would highly recommend this cottage for a stay in the Borders, there are so many things to do and see in the area.

Amanda

The cottage was beautifully presented. The welcome essentials and treats were very much appreciated even treats for the dogs. The hot tub was amazing and a lovely garden to relax in.

Victoria

Fabulous , spacious cottage, immaculately clean, the hot tub was fantastic. We did not expect the fantastic welcome tray, that was a lovely touch. The hotel, 200 yards away, provides a lovely place to relax, have a drink and the food is of exceptional quality. This was the most relaxing holiday we have had in years!!

Connor

The cottage is lovely and cleanliness was. Excellent the cottage itself was lovely great location , the cottage had all the essentials that were needed . The welcome pack was a lovely surprise including having some treats for the dogs . Only downside was the garden due to the garden not being very secure for dogs . So had to Put something there to stop them from getting onto the main road . Overall very happy with the holiday and the owners were lovely only a text or call away if needed

Jean

What a lovely house! Very quiet area and perfect for exploring the borders. The house was very clean with comfortable beds and the welcome pack was excellent. Our dog settled in right away and enjoyed her treats from the welcome pack. The hot tub was lovely for relaxing after a day walking. This really was a home from home.

Laura

Fantastic home for a break. The hot tub was an added bonus. Our two dogs loved the wrap around garden. Only slight downside was that the back garden wasnt secure. An opening leads to stairs to the main road. Can be covered with a male shift fence of some kind though. Highly recommend this property.

Kirsty

We arrived home 27th of May from a lovely week stay at kingsknowe cottage, very clean and comfortable we had everything we needed and more, comfortable beds, great welcome tray left for us best we've ever had, fresh bread, milk and eggs also really nice touch, our dogs where very happy to town and woodland dog walks on the door step, 5 stars isn't enough really we would definitely book here again.

Mandy

We would highly recommend this beautiful home to everyone. The house was spotless clean and had everything you need for your stay. The location is fabulous with plenty to do. A wonderful clean and perfect hot tub which my grandson loved. Thank you so much to the owners for letting us rent your lovely home. Will definitely book again. X

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Attractions Near Kingsknowe Cottage

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Kingsknowe Cottage itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Selkirkshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Kailzie Gardens - EH45 9HT

about 13 Miles

Kailzie Gardens are another popular attraction and are an excellent place for a day out in the summertime. The gardens are a peaceful and colourful place to spend the day with a wide variety of flora and fauna on display. Other attractions here include live viewing of the Tweed Valley ospreys, a Gift Shop where children can pick up a souvenir, a Tearoom serving tasty local produce and home cooked meals, a Children's Corner, Putting Green, and a gorgeous private 2½ mile stretch on the River Tweed where visitors can enjoy Fly Fishing and a Picnic Area.